2014 Successes

Bella

Adopted 12.13.14

Bella has a home with Chris & Deb in Glade Park, CO!! The couple has lots of Dane experience and are looking for another gentle giant to add to their group. Bella will be have a Great Dane sister to romp around with and an older Golden Retriever and Dachshund to look up to. Chris is a veterinarian and has been in touch with the veterinarian that has been treating Bella thus far. He is looking forward to continuing her care and to help Bella add on a few pounds. Yay for Bella!

Tank

12.3.14

Tank has a home with Joyce in Aurora, CO!! Joyce felt it was time to add a gentle giant to her home and although she did meet with another Dane, she fell head over heels for Tank. Tank will have a fellow canine companion to share his days with while Joyce is at work, and he’ll receive loads of attention when Joyce is home. Yay for Tank! Thank you Ellen Turner, Allbrick, & Rover Retreat for fostering Tank!

Tyr

11.28.14

Tyr has a home with Josh and his family in Denver, CO!!!! Josh and three daughters have been searching for a gentle giant to add to their family. The girls are active in school sports and Josh loves being outside and they all wanted a Dane to share that with. After speaking with Tyr’s foster home, Josh and his family believe Tyr is just the guy that they are missing! The family has no other pets and is looking forward to giving Tyr their undivided attention. Thank you Glen Woods for fostering!

Apollo

Adopted 11.21.14

Apollo has a home with his foster mom Denise in Bennett, CO!! It was love at first sight! Apollo entered Denise’s home as a foster but just as soon as he entered she knew that she couldn’t let him go. Who could?! Apollo is so handsome and he fit so well within his family, he is now a permanent member! Way to go, Apollo!!

Cowboy & Schatzi

Adopted 11.8.14

Cowboy and Schatzi have a home together with Audria and her sister, Karen in Denver, CO!!!!! Both Audria and Karen were won over by Cowboy’s handsome good looks. And upon meeting him in person knew it was meant to be. They read in his profile that he had entered our organization with a companion and after learning more about her, they decided Schatzi was meant to be adopted by them too! Audria & Karen have no other pets and are excited to be adopting a pair. They look forward to giving this older pair a spectacular home filled with unconditional love!

Baby Girl

Adopted 11.07.14

Baby Girl has a home with Melanie & Jeff’s family in Midvale, UT!!! Melanie saw Baby Girl on our website when she initially came into our organization. After watching all of Baby Girl’s pups find their forever home, Melanie knew Baby Girl was meant to be a part of their family! They currently have no other pets, so Baby Girl will get lots of attention. The family also has two younger children that are super excited to make Baby Girl their own!

Gregor

Adopted 10.18.14

Gregor has a home with Bill & Wendy in Camden, AK. Both Bill and Wendy love the breed and were in search of a companion to their current Dane. They saw our ‘Potter’ litter and fell in love. They believe Gregor will the perfect fit to their pack. Gregor will have a female Great Dane sister to get into trouble with and will also have a Shepherd mix and Beagle mic to learn from. Bill & Wendy treat their pets as if they were their own children and are excited for handsome Gregor to join the clan!

Poppy

Adopted 10.18.14

Poppy has a home with Ed & Joyce in Lakewood, CO!!! Ed & Joyce happen to be the parents of this litters foster mom. They’ve watched Poppy and her siblings grow over the last month and a half and as each puppy found their forever home, they continued to fall more and more in love with Poppy. Poppy has found her forever home!! Yay for Poppy!

Rubeus

Adopted 9.29.14

Rubeus has a home with Michael and Christine in Highlands Ranch, CO!! The family was specifically looking for a puppy and when they saw our “Harry Potter Litter”, they filled out an application right away. They met the puppies this past weekend and were so smitten with Rubeus, they just had to bring him home. Rubeus will have two older Great Dane siblings to learn from.

Kingsley

Adopted 9.18.14

Kingsley has a home with Jenny & Paige in Denver, CO!!! Jenny & Paige have been wanting to add another 4-legged furry to their family and when they met Kingsley, they fell in love! It was meant to be! Kingsley will have a Great Dane brother to learn from and look up to! Way to go, Kingsley!

Luna

Adopted 9.17.14

Luna has a home with Art & Fran in Greeley, CO!!! Fran has owned Danes since she was a teenager and her home felt a little empty without a gentle giant. That is until she saw Luna! Fran has been patiently waiting for the right Dane, and both her and Art fell in love with Luna. Luna will have a two 4-legged sisters to keep her busy. Way to go, Luna!

Seamus

Adopted 9.17.14

Seamus has a home with Michael & Heide in Walsenburg, CO!!! Michael & Heide previously adopted Amore & Romance (affectionately renamed Amelia Louise & Bella Roma) from RMGDRI. Recently, one of the sisters passed away and the other has been a bit lonely. Roma is somewhat of a ‘mother hen’ and will enjoy showing Seamus the ropes. Seamus will have plenty to do, because the family also has one other Great Dane and three German Shepherds to keep him busy! Yay for Seamus!

Harry

Adopted 9.15.14

Harry has a home with Trish and her family in Taylorville, UT! Trish and her family adopted Mollie from RMGDRI a couple years ago. When they heard we had puppies, they immediately fell in love with Harry and are super excited (especially Mollie) to bring him home.

Albus

Adopted 9.14.14

Albus has a home with Dane & his family in Greeley, CO! This family has previously adopted from RMGDRI and knew it was time to add another 4-legged furry to the family. Dane and his wife felt the puppies were just too adorable to choose, so they made arrangements to meet them all! The puppies were even cuter in person, but they decided that Albus was meant to be a part of their family. Albus will have a an older Great Dane brother to show him around and 2 younger human children to grow up with!

Shay

Adopted 9.10.14

Shay has a home with Heather and her family in Aurora, CO! Heather met Shay during her home check and fell madly in love! And after speaking with her foster mom, she knew that Shay was meant to become a part of Heather's family! Way to go, Shay!

Dozer

Adopted 8.21.14

Dozer has a home with Olivia and her family in Denver, CO! Olivia helped transport Dozer to CO and absolutely fell in love with his sweet demeanor. She immediately started the ball rolling on bringing Dozer home for good! Yay, Dozer!

Ziva

Adopted 8.9.14

Ziva has a home with Chris & Sara and their family in Centennial, CO! Chris & Sara have previously adopted from RMGDRI and after the recent passing of their Great Dane, decided it was time to open their home to another rescue! The family has two younger children that are on the go and are excited to bring Ziva home. The whole family met with Ziva and her foster family and fell in love.

Macy

Adopted 7.20.14

Macy has a home with Nichole and her family in Ketchum, ID!! Nichole and her husband enjoy being outside and take camping trips or short hikes often while the weather is nice. The have a river nearby, that they walk along regularly and are excited to bring Macy home to enjoy these endeavors with them. Woot! Woot! For Macy-girl!

Zoe

Adopted 7.16.14

Zoe has a home with her foster mom Lynn and her family in Hudson, CO! Lynn was smitten with Zoe upon bringing her home. Zoe walked into their home as if she already knew she was ‘home’. Lynn and her family own horses and Zoe gets along with everyone famously!

Scrapps

Adopted 7.15.14

Scrapps has a home with Erick and his family in Sandy, UT! Erick and his family were interested in adopting a Dane but wanted to foster for RMGDRI first. They didn’t expect to fall in love with their first foster, Scrapps! Scrapps squeaked his way into their hearts and found his place among their family, they couldn’t stand the thought of letting him go.

Bear

Adopted 7.3.14

Bear has a home with Brian & his family in Aurora, CO! They are active in the outdoors and love to take their Dane camping! They have a young female Dane who needed a friend! After speaking with Bear’s foster mom, They knew it was meant to be!

Freya

Adopted 7.2.14

Freya has a home with her foster family in Ogden, UT!!! Chad & Kristin have fostered for RMGDRI for the last year or two. They brought Freya into their home, ready to prepare her for her forever family. What they didn’t expect was to fall madly in love with her. Chad & Kristin don’t have any human children, but treat their pets as if they were. The family has another female Dane that gets along famously with Freya. They have become two peas in a pod!

Bambina

Adopted 6.22.14

Bambina has a forever home with Jennifer and her family in Littleton, CO! They missed having a gentle giant in their home and upon meeting Bambina, they couldn’t let her go. She fit in so well with the family they couldn’t imagine life without her. The family has two young children whom are very excited to spend time with Bambina. The family enjoys doing activities that include their dog and are hoping to take Bambina everywhere!!

Luke

Adopted 6.20.14

Luke has a forever home with the Elizabeth and family in Colorado Springs, CO! Liz has always wanted a Great Dane companion. Many of her friends own Great Danes and she has been patiently waiting until her life allowed her to own one of her own. That time has come! She met Luke this past weekend and fell head over heels in love with Luke. She currently has no other pets and is looking forward to giving Luke all the love, and undivided attention he wants from his humans. She enjoys walking and hiking and hopes Luke does too. She loves to swim and his looking forward to introducing that to Luke. Yay for Liz and Luke!!

Sinatra

Adopted 6.18.14

Sinatra has a forever home with his foster family in Denver, CO! Sinatra came into Joseph’s home originally as a foster however no one was expecting Sinatra to adjust so easily and quickly. He fit right into family’s routine so well that Joseph couldn’t bear to let him go.

Kloe

Adopted 5.23.14

Kloe has a home with Adam & Angelina in Littleton, CO! Adam & Angelina love to hike and camp, and wanted a gentle giant to share that time with them. They currently have no other pets or children, so Kloe will be lavished with loads of attention. They met with Kloe and her foster family last weekend and they fell in love, and Kloe did too! Both Adam & Angelina are excited to bring Kloe home!

Rufus

Adopted 5.10.14

Rufus found his forever home with the Kalin family in Westminster, CO!! The Kalin family have previously adopted from RMGDRI and couldn’t resist adding Rufus to the family after they spotted him on our website. They currently own an older male Dane that needs a friend. The family also has a 7 ½ yr old daughter that enjoys the company her gentle giant friends. Yay for Rufus!

Gus

Adopted 5.9.14

Gus found his forever home with Troy in Sandy, UT. Troy is very active with work and the outdoors. He loves to travel and wants a gentle giant to accompany him. He spoke with Gus’s foster dad and believes Gus is the match for him! Gus will rarely be left alone and will be able to enjoy some “office-time” with Troy! Yay for Gus!

Zilly

Adopted 5.3.14

Zilly found her forever home with the Ellis family in Haysville, KS! The family currently owns a female 4 yr old Great Dane that needed a friend. The family enjoys going on walks and spending time with the furr-kids in the backyard. The family made the trip this weekend to meet Zilly, but once they met her, it was love at first sight!! They couldn’t leave without her!

Ceridwen

Adopted 4.27.14

Ceridwen has a home with Connie and her family in Ft. Collins, CO!! Connie owns a kennel, specializing in providing care for pets that have medical needs. She has fostered Danes for RMGDRI that needed that extra bit of attention. Ceridwen entered her home as a foster who needed that extra care. However, it didn’t take Ceridwen long to make herself at home.

Duke

Adopted 4.13.14

Duke has a home with Daniel & Susan and their family in Boulder, CO!!! This family has loads of Great Dane experience, however currently they own a Blue Heeler and a cat. The family enjoys hiking and has a huge 3 acre yard with a pond! The couple also has two school-age daughters that are excited to have another gentle giant in the home.

Chief

Adopted 4.12.14

Chief has a home with Rhonda and her family in Littleton, CO!! The family’s elderly dane recently passed away and their home just wasn’t the same without a gentle giant. Chief captured the family’s interest and when they met him for the first time, it was love at first sight!

Jax

Adopted 4.5.14

Jax has a home with Theo and Lauren in Salt Lake City, UT! Theo first saw Jax at the shelter in Utah and after expressing his interest in adopting Jax, he learned that Jax was already in the process of becoming a foster with RMGDRI. He filled out an adoption application immediately and it was meant to be!! He continued to visit Jax while he was at the shelter and got to meet him in person this last weekend. It was love at first sight!!

Molly

Adopted 3.26.14

Molly has a home with Dean & Melissa and their family in Sauk City, WI!! Dean & Melissa have previously adopted from RMGDRI and have been looking for another gentle giant to add to their family. They found their match with Molly! Molly will have a Great Dane/Rhodesian Mix brother to romp around the yard with as well as an older cat. She will also enjoy the family’s two school-age daughters whom are excited to meet Molly. The family enjoys walks and try to include their pets in every activity.

Toby James

Adopted 3.23.14

Toby has found a home with Tracy & Bobby in Denver, CO!!! Toby James entered their home as a foster but he fit in so well so quickly that he was immediately a part of the family! The couple does not have any human children but treat their pets as if they were. They are a very athletic couple that includes their dogs in their activities. Toby James has two fellow canine siblings: a Great Dane and German Shepherd. He also has two felines to snuggle his days away with.

Lola

Adopted 3.13.14

Lola found her forever home with her foster family, Matt & Candice in Murray, UT!! Matt & Candice brought Lola into their home as a foster but she quickly found her place within the family that they couldn’t bare to let her go. Lola enjoys frequent trips to the ‘office’ with her 4-legged sister dane. And enjoys daily cuddle-time with the family’s 2 yr old daughter.

Diva

Adopted 3.6.14

Diva has a home with Mark and Valerie in Omaha, NE!!! Mark & Valerie met Diva because their daughter is Diva’s foster mom! It was truly love at first sight. The couple knew that it was meant to be and immediately started the application process to bring Diva home. Yeah for Diva!

Lucy

Adopted 3.2.14

Lucy has found her home with Arash & Laura and their family in Rock Springs, WY!! Arash & Laura spend lots of time outdoors and enjoy taking their pets wherever they go. Lucy will be the family’s only dog but she has a 3 yr old human sister to keep her busy. Yay for Lucy!

Lisa

Adopted 2.28.14

Lisa has found her home with Don & his wife in Colorado Springs, CO!! The couple has previously adopted from RMGDRI before and wanted another gentle giant not only as a companion for their family bit also for their current Great Dane Odin. The family also owns a senior cat. Don & his wife work from home so Lisa would rarely be left alone. And whenever the family needs to go out, they often are able to take the dogs with them.

Daisy

Adopted 2.25.14

Daisy has found her forever home with Christopher Anne and her family in Sandy, UT. Christopher Anne currently owns a Great Dane, Border Collie (deaf), and a senior Golden Retriever. Christopher Anne walks every day and hikes in the summer. She has a large fenced in yard that she enjoys spending time in with her pups. Christopher Anne came to RMGDRI in hopes of giving a special needs Dane a home. She was interested in a few of the Danes we have available and was absolutely smitten with Daisy! After speaking with Daisy’s foster mom, everyone agreed that it was meant to be!

Athena

Adopted 2.22.14

Athena has a home with Doug and Amy in Washington, KS!!! Doug and Amy saw Athena on our website and immediately filled out an application. They currently own a 6 year old male Dane who needed a friend. Their home is active but low key, and just perfect for Athena!!! They family enjoys taking daily walks and are really excited to bring Athena home.

Dante

Adopted 2.20.14

Dante has found his forever home with his foster family!!! Sage and her family came to RMGDRI looking for their perfect Dane and thought they could help out by fostering. Who knew they would find what they looking for in Dante?! Dante walked into their home, as if he had lived there for years and they felt the same way! Dante has made it home!

Charlie

Adopted 2.14.14

Charlie has his forever home with Amber & Jeff in Pickrell, NE!!!! Charlie entered their home as a foster and immediately fit right in with the pack! Amber and Jeff adopted Butters last year from RMGDRI and now has another RMGDRI Alumni to add to the family. Way to go, Charlie!

Gucci

Adopted 2.9.14

Gucci has found his forever home with Sarah & Scott and their family in Erie, CO!!! Sarah & Scott previously adopted from RMGDRI in 2004 & 2005. And just recently lost those two Danes this past year. Their home was ready for another gentle giant to fill the void. They met Gucci this weekend and it was love at first sight. Gucci will have two feline companions as well as a 7 yr old human sister to keep him busy!!

King Louie

Adopted 2.6.14

King Louie has a home with Travis & Alice and there family in Fort Collins, CO!! Travis & Alice are both veterinarians and they met King Louie when he came to their office for vet care. Alice was immediately attracted to King Louie’s unique personality and put in their application to adopt him. Travis and Alice own a small farm and put King Louie to work. And he is in his glory! We feel confident that King Louie has found his forever home!

Tadah

Adopted 2.1.14

Tadah had a home with the Georgia and her family in Bloomfield, NM! The family recently lost their senior boxer and their young Shih Tzu is feeling lonesome. Georgia and her family spotted Tadah as soon as he was posted to our website. And feel he is the gentle soul they have been patiently waiting for! The family also has two school age children that are excited to bring Tadah home!

Bismark

Adopted 1.23.14

Bismark has a home with his foster mom, Jen in Boulder, CO! Bismark entered her home as a foster but he fit in so well, she couldn’t bare the thought of letting him go.

Zoey

Adopted 1.7.14

Zoey has her forever home with her foster mom Beth in Laramie, WY! Beth brought Zoey into her home as a foster in June 2012. Zoey has found her place among the family and has decided to stay! We are very happy for Zoey since she was about to celebrate her 3rd anniversary as a foster with us on January 9th. This beautiful old gal will spend the rest of her days in a home she loves and who love her.